2023 - 2024 Season

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24 DOG OPEN (Qualifying) A.V. RETRIEVER STAKE 
23rd & 24th October

Judges: Tim Brain A3226, Steve Richardson A2849, Vicky Stanley B2482, Judith White B2823

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​Midland Gundog Society held their two day open on 23rd and 24th October. Very kindly judged by Tim Brain, Steve Richardson, Vicky Stanley and Judith White. The first day saw dogs working in very high bracken with a variety of retrieves including pheasant partridge and hares making for some tricky retrieves. Eleven dogs were taken through to the second day on clover fields with game strips and quite thick hedges.

 

Eventually just four dogs remained to be placed. A very worthy winner was Louise Adsboel Munchaus with Nettlebrae Andy of Fendawood. MGS would like to wish them both very good luck at the championships. In third place and best yellow dog was Neil Appleton with Abbeyfold Dandelion King of Applebriar. Certificate of merit and Guns Choice went to Dawn Scott with Diglake Napravnik and certificate of merit to Carol Probert with Etomanni Amber of Corsemalzie.

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​​16 DOG NOVICE TRIAL

13th November, Bretby Park

Derbyshire/Staffs

Judges: Dave Brown A3357, Sally Richardson B3214, Lewis Butler NP, Gary Rogers NP

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Midland Gundog Society held their first Novice stake on Nov 13th. The Judges gave their time and expertise to sort 16 novice dogs over some difficult terrain and testing retrieves. Fortunately the rain held off for the duration of the trial but the wind was blowing!

Guy Radford’s team of guns were definitely up to the job and provided a steady stream of game over 3 drives. Thank you guns.

In the first drive Paul Stogden had a very good 3 dog eye wipe across the field.

6 dogs went through to the second round after some some testing partridge with just five dogs in the third round.

 

The final result saw Vikki Stanley take the win with Minstead Reacher, second was Chris Winfield with Diglake Jonjo of Avonford, 3rd was Helen Stevenson with Greyhill Valour, 4th was Simon Harvey with Charmpark Kelmarsh. C of M and Guns Choice was Shane Gilliver with Slingsby Black Beauty at Minerskiln.

I would like to sincerely thank judges, guns, helpers, Matt and his team of beaters and picker up and Skinners who sponsored the event. Without people giving their time and expertise none of this could happen so thank you all. Very kind.

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​​16 DOG NOVICE TRIAL 
20th November Batsford Estate

Judges: Jayne Coley A1850, Dawn Scott B3643, Morton Redpath NP3740, Sue Berman NP3094

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Monday 20th November saw Midland Gundog Society hold their final trial of the season. The field were split in to odds and evens with Jayne Coley and Sue Berman judging on the right and Dawn Scott and Morton Redpath on the left. Almost 20 birds were shot on the first drive proving a bit too much for some. The cover of young rape and a lack of scent meant that just 8 dogs went through to the second round.

After a short trip on a very smart gun bus the guns lined for the second drive. Some spectacular shooting saw about 30 birds on the floor. With a mixture of highs and lows for the handlers only 4 dogs went through to the third round. The final retrieve was a partridge in some patchy white grass which all 4 dogs failed to find but sadly it didn’t evade the judges and trial over was called without a winner.

 

Guns choice was however awarded to David Thomas running Glassgreen Sky of Omachie for Mike Forbes. He took home the Heath Trophy presented by Dave Brown.

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2022-2023 Season

16 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER STAKE

21st November 2022 at Batsford Estate

by kind permission of Lord and Lady Dulverton

Judges: Dave Field (A2257), Laura Marsh, Paul Truby (NP3058), Adam Holmes (NP3913)

Steward of the Beat: Matt Farmer

2nd Nathan Laffy running David Wall’s dog Stauntonvale Cheetah of Cockle Creek also winning Gun’s Choice.

C of M was awarded to Craig Jackson running Lanefoot Paddy

No other awards given

 

16 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER STAKE

17th January 2023

Judges: John Yarwood, Neil Appleton, Sharon Dingle and Stuart Arch

First place and Guns Choice went to Dave Clayton with his homebred bitch Klato Indri.
No other awards were given.

 

 

 

2021-2022 Season

 

24 DOG OPEN (Qualifying) A.V. RETRIEVER STAKE

25th & 26th October 2021

Judges: Jamie Bettinson (A2893), David Brown (A3357), Chris Aston (B3546), Peter Abbs (B3395)

1st & Guns Choice Idawood Heather owned, handled and bred by Francesca Prentice  

2nd  Shallowbeck Bronte owned by Denise Avery, handled by Steve Polley

3rd & best yellow lab FtCh Mitforton Nacho  owned, handled and bred by Louie Robertson

4th Sotheby’s choice of Wedgnock owned and handled by Steve Richardson

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14 DOG ALL AGED A.V. RETRIEVER STAKE

9th November 2021, Batsford Estate, Gloucestershire
by kind permission of Lord and Lady Dulverton

Judges:  Sean McGrath (A3010), Sally Richardson (B3214), Judith White (B2823), Stuart Arch (NP3793)

No places awarded.

Guns Choice: Stauntonvale Margay of Rushbrigg  Sam Morley-Riches

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16 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER STAKE

Wednesday 8th December 2021

Judges: David Latham (A2299), Andy Latham, Tony O'Hare (B3642), Phil Goulden
 

1st Finderlie Baile An Or of Drumnamoe   Adam Kerr

2nd Buffskin Edward at Kestrelway Sandra Onens

COM Castelioram Caledonia at Quingrave Stephen Newitt 

COM Rathdrinagh Arron of Drumindoney Neil Dutton

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2020-2021 Season

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12 DOG OPEN A.V. RETRIEVER STAKE

26th October 2020

Judges:  Tim Brain, John Yarwood, Sally Richardson and Clare Wood
 

1st Louie Robertson MITFORTON ONOUR making her up to FTCh

subject to Kennel Club confirmation

Guns Choice Liz Taylor TAGABEA LOGANBERRY

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12 DOG ALL AGED A.V. RETRIEVER STAKE

27th October 2020

Our All-Aged Stake saw some excellent dog work on testing grounds in the cold wet and wind.

Judges:  Phil Bruton, Nicola Reynolds, Dawn Scott and Leigh Jackson 
 

1st Mark Schiller BUFFSKIN CHINA GIRL OF GLEBECAROL

2nd Steve Cullis WATERFORD JOINERY JOE OF TAGABEA

Guns Choice Mary-Jane Opie STUDEBAKER CORVETTE

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All trials after this were cancelled due to Covid which meant the Novice Trial did not go ahead.

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2019-2020 Season

16 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER STAKE 
NEVILL HOLT ESTATE, LEICESTERSHIRE by kind permission of MR. D.ROSS
DATE: Wednesday 4th SEPTEMBER 2019
MEET: 9am for 9.30am start. Directions and details will be sent with the results of the Draw
JUDGES: Mr. H. Vilendal (A3077) Mr. B. Barker (A2456) Mr. S. Arch (NP) Mr. J. Bailey (NP3250)

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Despite some very nice dog work, in very challenging conditions unfortunately no awards were given.

 

24 Dog Open (Qualifying) Any Variety Retriever Stake

Date; Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th October 2019

Big thanks to our judges: Tim Shipp, Steve Ashby, Lisa Harris and Craig Perry

1st Noah Parsons NETTLEBRAE ANDY OF FENDAWOOD

making him up to FTCh subject to Kennel Club confirmation
2nd Lee Hartis FTCh TRODDENMILLS BECK AND CALL OF LEACAZ

Guns Choice and The Andrea Edwards Trophy awarded to best yellow lab.
Sam Morley-Riches STAUNTONVALE HOT TODDY OF RUSHBRIGG

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14 Dog All-Aged A.V. Retriever Stake
Batsford Estate, Moreton-in-The-Marsh,by kind permission of Lord and Lady Dulverton.

Date: Monday 2nd December 2019

JUDGES: Mr. J. Bettinson (A2893) Mrs. W. Glue (B3556) Mrs. C. Wood (B3228) Mr. L. Jackson (NP3024)

Steward of the Beat: Matt Farmer
 

1st & winner of the High Ash Trophy in memory of Andrea Edwards:
TILDAROSS BERGAMOT OF OSIACASTLE Lisa Coates (Lab R)

2nd: FIELDCREST QUINN Phil Garton (Lab R)

Guns Choice & Trophy in memory of Adrian Southall:
PERCUIL DASHER Helen Ford (Flatcoat R)

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2018-2019 Season

24 Dog Open (Qualifying) Any Variety Retriever Stake

Date; Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd October 2018

Judges Mr B. Taylor (A 1633), Mrs G. Gent (A 2848), Mrs D. Walls-Duffin (B 2457) and

Mrs L. Taylor (B 3536)

Steward of The Beat Mr M. Nesbitt

1st, Sue Berman, Suthcharic Evie.
2nd, Mary-Jane Opie, Studebaker Bugatti.
3rd, Chris Aston, Anvilbeck Sevastopol. Also guns choice.
CoM, John Halstead, Brockelbank Bronze.
CoM, Reuben Corbett, Ticefield Dazed and Confused

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14 Dog All Age Any Variety Retriever Stake

Date; Tuesday11th December 2018

Judges Mr T. Brain (A 3226), Mr R. Gent (B 2265), Mr C. Aston (B 3546) and Mr P. Goddard (NP 3529)

Steward of The Beat Mr M. Nesbitt

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1st, Simon Capstick, Drakeshead Casey.
Simon is the first person to be awarded The High Ash Trophy in memory of Andrea Edwards
2nd, (and guns Choice) Sandra Onens, Kestrelway Harry.

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16 Dog Novice A.V. Retriever Stake
Batsford Estate, Moreton-in-The-Marsh,by kind permission of Lord and Lady Dulverton.

Date: Monday 7th January 2019

Judges: Mr P. Bruton, Mrs J. Coley, Mr. D. Ingall and Mrs E. Swift-Nunnely 

Steward of the Beat: Mr Matt Farmer

Judges Mrs J Coley, Mr P Bruton, Mr D Ingall, Mrs E Nunneley
1st: Trefoel Chargot of Millershook. Owned and Handled by Paul Truby
2nd: Willowyck Faith of Norlands. Owned and Handled by Colin Pelham
3rd: Spinnakeu Lightening. Owned and Handled by Matthew Ager 
Guns Choice: Spiralline Chenin Blanc for Lovehayne. Owned and Handled by Richard Edwards

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2017-2018 Season

14 Dog Novice Any Variety Retriever Stake
New Farm, Norton, Near Evesham  by kind permission of Mr N Onens

Date; Monday 11th September 2017

Judges Mrs T. Lawrence (A 1889), Mrs A. Hogsberg (B 2837), Mrs V. King (NP 3609) and Mrs L. Marsh (NP 3451)

Steward of The Beat Mr N Onens

1st Steve Richardson with, Sothebys Choice of Wedgnock 

2nd Paula Cullis with, Loughbrook Barracks of Tagabea

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24 Dog Open (Qualifying) Any Variety Retriever Stake

Date; Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th October 2017

Judges Mr A. Rees (A 2452), Mr D. Latham (A 2299), Mr K. Barnes (B 3419) and

Mrs K. Smith (B 3097)

Steward of The Beat Mr M. Nesbitt

1st Jamie Bettinson Cynhinfa Ladislav
2nd and guns choice Wendy Glue Tanyrhallt Blue Bloods
3rd Clare Baker The Windbreaker Whisperer Of Arcklebear
4th Philly Pinn Abberwick Bridget Jones Of Tullythwaite

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14 Dog Novice Any Variety Retriever Stake 

Date; Friday 8th December 2017

Judges Mrs G. Nickols (A 2527), Mrs D. Stevens (B 3483), Mr C. Perry (NP) and Miss. C. Baker (NP 3700)

Steward of The Beat Mr M. Nesbitt

1st Avonstream Aransha handled by Greig Paterson

2nd & Guns Choice Rivermeon Isabella handled by Lindy Higham.

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